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, , . . , � O ' V • O O b. - CITY of ORONO . � F . '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`q.t�'E Hp4�'�'� N O. s� "� � � _ � S A. The City has approved lot width and area variances for this property in 1984 and 1986. B. The size and width of the property is similar to other developed properties in the surrounding neighborhood. , C. There is no adjacent undeveloped land available to increase lot area or lot width. J�. A bluff has been located in the south yard. The proposed structure will be located 36' from the top of the bluff where the Code requires a 30' setback. E. Excavations to create a walkout will encroach 3' into the bluff impact • zone. Ceil Strauss of the DNR in a letter dated April 12, 1996 advises that the final elevations will actually slow down surface runoff providing temporary ponding and reducing potential for erosion. In her letter, Ms. � Strauss approves the proposed grading plan. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Compreherisive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the�effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. • Page 2 of 5 .